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What Causes Blocked Feeling In Ear Post Antibiotic Treatment?
I just finished using Cefuroxime Axetil (500 mg 2x/day x 7 days) & neomycin drops for an ear infection but I still feel like there is a cotton ball in my ear & I cannot hear out of that ear. My biggest concern is that I am getting on a plane in 2 days. I went to urgent care a second time 3 days ago & the doctor said I would be fine on the plane & urged me to be patient, but I am still concerned. What do you suggest? Thank you!
Thu, 23 Jun 2016
Hi dear ,
Welcome to HCM,
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have blocked feeling in ear post antibiotic treatment . Well there can be many reasons for blocked or heaviness in ears like :-
- Eustachian tube blockage or dysfunction .
- Ear infection ( otitis media ) .
- Endolymphatic hydrops .
I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist or otolaryngologist for proper examination and to find out exact cause . Doctor may examine ear with an instrument known as otoscope and also order other test to confirm the diagnosis and treatment . For now try to keep your ear dry and give hot and dry compresses to external ear . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics and expectorants . Avoid yoga and other breathing exercises untill the problem get solved as it can complicated the problem .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM,
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have blocked feeling in ear post antibiotic treatment . Well there can be many reasons for blocked or heaviness in ears like :-
- Eustachian tube blockage or dysfunction .
- Ear infection ( otitis media ) .
- Endolymphatic hydrops .
I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist or otolaryngologist for proper examination and to find out exact cause . Doctor may examine ear with an instrument known as otoscope and also order other test to confirm the diagnosis and treatment . For now try to keep your ear dry and give hot and dry compresses to external ear . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics and expectorants . Avoid yoga and other breathing exercises untill the problem get solved as it can complicated the problem .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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